Monday, November 16, 2009

Operation Real Hope

Hello Real Estate Bloggers.

Today, very little about Raleigh real estate and much about how many poor families we can join together and help this holiday season.

We need your help collecting coats and canned goods to be given to the poor this Holiday Season. Please join RE/MAX One Realty agents by going through your pantry and closet! Coats for all ages and sizes, new or in good condition will be accepted. Foods should be non-perishable food stuffs.

Please help someone in need stay warm and have a hot meal this year. Bring your donations to RE/MAX One Realty, 100 Lynn Road in Raleigh at the corner of Six Forks and Lynn directly across from the CVS. We will be open to receive your donations between 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. Call 919-781-9883, e-mail me at Marti@MartiHampton.com or just drop by from 9 to 5. Donations will be collected between now and Dec 11.

Feel free to contact me for more information! Thank you.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Tax Credits for All!!

Dear Bloggers: I just received word that the US House passed the unemployment extension bill that contains the homebuyer tax credit extension/expansion and NOL carry back just a few minutes ago. The final tally was 403 to 12. We had a very strong bipartisan showing.

The tax credit extension would allow the first time home buyer tax credit of $8,000 to continue for homes under contract by April 30th with construction completed by June 30th. It also created a new tax credit for existing homeowners (who have been in their homes 5 years or more) of $6,500 until April 30th.

The full vote tally will be posted here in about 30-45 minutes, if you want to see how particular members voted:

http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2009&rollnumber=859

The bill now goes to the White House. We do not yet know when the bill will be sent over to the President or when it will be signed, other than we expect it to occur quickly.
It’s good to know they can agree on something in Washington! This will help real estate in Raleigh and Cary real estate and the entire Triangle! So I would consider the possible passage of this bill as good news for buyers and sellers. God Bless you and yours. marti